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CAT 2026 is expected to have 45 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and 23 Type in the Answer (TITA) questions out of 68 total questions. Section-wise: VARC has 20 MCQs and 4 TITA; DILR has 11 MCQs and 11 TITA; QA has 14 MCQs and 8 TITA. TITA questions account for approximately 34% of the paper.

CAT 2026 marking scheme awards +3 marks for each correct answer, –1 mark for each incorrect Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ), and no negative marking for Non-MCQ (TITA) questions. The total marks for CAT 2026 are 204. TITA (Type in the Answer) questions allow candidates to attempt without risk of negative marks, making them strategically valuable.

CAT 2026 exam pattern is expected to follow CAT 2025 with 68 questions across three sections, which are Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) with 24 questions, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) with 22 questions, and Quantitative Aptitude (QA) with 22 questions. The total exam duration is 120 minutes with 40 minutes per section. CAT 2026 is conducted as a computer-based test in three sessions.

IIM Indore is expected to make the CAT 2026 paper as the convening IIM. CAT is conducted by one of the six older IIMs (IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, Kozhikode, and Indore) on a rotational basis. Since the other five top IIMs have conducted CAT in the last five years (Kozhikode in 2025, Calcutta in 2024, Lucknow in 2023, Bangalore in 2022, and Ahmedabad in 2021), IIM Indore is the logical convener for CAT 2026. Official confirmation will be available in the CAT 2026 Notification on July 26, 2026.

MAH MBA CET 2026 exam is being held in April and May 2026 in two shifts. MAH MBA CET 2026 1st Attempt Dates are April 6, 7, 8, 2026. MAH MBA CET 2026 2nd Attempt Date is May 9, 2026. Candidates must verify their specific date and venue printed on their official hall ticket before the examination day.

The top colleges accepting IPMAT score 2026 include IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak, IIM Ranchi, IIM Shillong, IIFT Kakinada, NALSAR, and TAPMI Manipal. IIM Indore is the most prestigious institution and is the primary target for most IPMAT 2026 candidates

Yes. Each institution has a separate application process. Appearing in IPMAT 2026 and scoring well does not automatically enrol you in any institution other than IIM Indore. Candidates must apply individually to each institution like IIM Ranchi and IIFT through their respective portals and within their individual deadlines.

The top colleges accepting IPMAT score 2026 include IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak, IIM Ranchi, IIM Shillong, IIFT Kakinada, NALSAR, and TAPMI Manipal. IIM Indore is the most prestigious institution and is the primary target for most IPMAT 2026 candidates.

Based on previous year patterns, IPMAT 2026 follows a +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 for each incorrect MCQ answer. Short Answer (SA) questions in the QA section carry +4 marks with no negative marking. The official marking scheme should be verified from the IIM Indore notification once the IPMAT Answer Key 2026 is released.

Yes. IIM Indore typically opens an objection or challenge window after releasing the provisional IPMAT Answer Key 2026. Candidates can log in to the official website and raise objections against answers they believe are incorrect, along with supporting evidence. A fee is usually charged per objection, which may be refunded if the objection is upheld.